#FCE99C Hex Color
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Luminous and unsaturated, this mellow yellow provides a soft, airy backdrop for light UI designs. Because #fce99c is quite pale, black text maintains excellent legibility at a 17.3:1 contrast ratio. Use it as a supporting tone rather than a primary fill, as it pairs well with slate grays to ground its spontaneous energy. The hex code for this shade is #fce99c.
Questions about #fce99c
What is #fce99c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fce99c is rgb(252, 233, 156), in HSL hsl(48, 94%, 80%) and in CMYK 0%, 8%, 38%, 1%.
How should #fce99c be used in web design?
Use #fce99c as a secondary background or supporting accent rather than a primary fill. Its pale, unsaturated nature creates a soft, approachable mood that allows dark text to remain highly readable without causing visual fatigue.
Which colors pair well with #fce99c?
Is #fce99c readable on white or black?
#fce99c has a 1.21:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.27:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.